Statement and Patient Letter Regarding Former Employee Brian Aalbers, D.O.
STATEMENT:
Brian Aalbers, D.O., the Overland Park, Kansas pediatric neurologist who has been charged with attempted production and possession of child pornography, was on staff at Children’s Mercy beginning May 2014 and ending May 2017, more than six years ago.
Our patients’ safety and well-being is our highest priority, and we take this matter seriously. A thorough review of the three-year period Dr. Aalbers was on staff at Children’s Mercy is underway.
We have mailed letters to the patients who saw Dr. Aalbers during the time he was on Children’s Mercy’s staff, including parents and guardians of patients who are still minors, to inform them of the charges, and to provide resources available to support them.
Patients, parents and guardians with questions or concerns about care provided by Dr. Aalbers while on staff at Children’s Mercy may call (816) 895-5151 or visit our website: A letter to families | Children's Mercy Kansas.
In addition, the FBI has announced that individuals with information relevant to the ongoing criminal investigation of Dr. Aalbers or who need additional resources may contact the FBI at this link: https://forms.fbi.gov/aalbersinvestigation/view.
PATIENT LETTER:
Dear Patient/Parent/Guardian:
We are writing to let you know Brian Aalbers, D.O., an Overland Park, Kansas pediatric neurologist who was on staff at Children’s Mercy from May 2014 to May 2017, has been charged by Federal law enforcement authorities with attempted production of child pornography.
Our patients’ safety and well-being is our highest priority, and we take this matter seriously. A thorough review of the three-year period Dr. Aalbers was on staff at Children’s Mercy is underway.
Our records indicate you or your child received treatment from Dr. Aalbers during his time at Children’s Mercy. We know this information regarding Dr. Aalbers is unsettling. If you have any questions or concerns about a child’s care relative to this situation, we have staff available to answer your questions and provide support Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please call our dedicated phone line, (816) 895-5151, to speak with one of our social workers. You also may refer to our website at: A letter to families | Children's Mercy Kansas City (childrensmercy.org)
You also may contact the FBI with information relevant to its ongoing criminal investigation of Dr. Aalbers or to obtain additional resources at the following webpage: https://forms.fbi.gov/aalbersinvestigation/view.
Sincerely,
Jeanne James, MD, MBA, FAAP
Senior Vice President and Chair of Pediatrics